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OpenAI launches API that lets developers build ‘assistants’ into their apps

November 6, 2023

At its developer conference, OpenAI announced a new API, the Assistant API, that it characterizes as step toward helping developers build “agent-like experiences” within their apps. Using the Assistant API, OpenAI customers can built an “assistant” that has specific instructions, leverages outside knowledge and can call OpenAI generative AI models and tools to perform tasks. […]

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YouTube to test generative AI features, including a comments summarizer and conversational tool

November 6, 2023

YouTube will begin to experiment with new generative AI features, the company announced today. As part of the premium package available to paid subscribers, YouTube users will be able to try out a new conversational tool that uses AI to answer questions about YouTube’s content and make recommendations, as well as try out a new […]

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US sanctions Russian accused of laundering Ryuk ransomware funds

November 6, 2023

The U.S. government has sanctioned a Russian national for allegedly laundering millions of dollars worth of victim ransom payments on behalf of individuals linked to the notorious Ryuk ransomware group. According to an announcement from the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Ekaterina Zhdanova, 37, is accused of using virtual currency exchange transfers […]

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What to know about Fortnite maker Epic Games’ antitrust battle with Google, starting today

November 6, 2023

Match may have settled its antitrust lawsuit with Google last week, but Fortnite maker Epic Games is still set to go to trial with the tech giant today, November 6, in hopes of convincing a jury that Google engages in anticompetitive behavior with regard to its Android app store, Google Play, and its commission structure. […]

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Decentralized communication protocol Matrix shifts to less-permissive AGPL open source license

November 6, 2023

Element, the company and core developer behind the decentralized communication protocol known as Matrix, has announced a notable license change that will make the open source project just that little bit less appealing for companies looking to build on top of it. The London-based company revealed that the core Matrix server, Synapse; its alternative server […]

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